makesameansandwich t1_j6occ2o wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:21 PM

bonus isnt salary, what does your position pay as average? how many years experience do you have doing it, there are a lot of questions here. generally, if you want me to work more than 40 hrs a week, we have a deep talk about the exchange in quality of life versus renumeration. basically, i need to get paid more to give up my life for you. only do salary if the benefits are way more. and get it in writing. a job descriptoion with expectations. no handshake shit. also, 54k for 55 hrs a week is not great. depending on where you live, could be minimum wage, or could be okay. as i said, find out how much people make for the saem job in the area. then add more for your experience and treaining. and come up with a number you think is fair, plus 15% on top for room to negotiate. and be prepared to jump if they wont be fair to you. dont fall for the oh, i pay you so well, or, i will give you a bigger bonus. get it in writing. or get more time off. or more vacay. just make sure you can live with it.

HelpfulSeaweed7771 t1_j6od9xn wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:27 PM

I'm in a retail management position for a local business the company is highly profitable, I'm in Ohio making 19.50/hr. I've been here for 8 years and I'm relied on heavily for multiple roles outside of what I was hired for as well as day to day operations. The owner works along side us and I'm very much the 'goto guy'. We have an in-house tech department that the want me to take over in a couple years when the current guy retires, as I've done a lot of work along side him over the years. A lot of employees here work 6-7 days a week, I just feel like I'm compensated less than others because I've never spoken up and asked for more. I usually get .50 - 1.00 raise every year

2 weeks paid vacation No other benefits

gbtx96 t1_j6oe6qp wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Do some research on what you could earn in a similar position with another employer. Make your case to your current employer about the fair market pay for your range of responsibility. If they don't meet your expectations then be prepared to leave.

I wouldn't recommend waiting around for multiple years in the hope of replacing someone else - if you're underpaid now, your employer will likely just low-ball you in the new position as well.

makesameansandwich t1_j6olys1 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:20 PM

is it a "family" type place, as in we are a family. yeah, thats bs. 8 years in , they are taking advantage of you, and all your expereince and knowledge is worth more. lots more. you should set the bar at the total where you were with bonus. 69k. thats my salary, and i wont take less. i would ask for 75k. plus more time for vacay or tpto. and benefits, like 401k or some type of retirement matching. stop selling yourself short. the open market would start at that figure. retail sucks, the weekends and holidays you give up. the missed family events. my time is worth so much more. i left restaurants making 70k a year, all becasue i was working 55 or more hours per week. and getting no where. i work for 23.50 an hour now, mon through friday, 8 to 5. i gave up a ton of money, but i am 100x better off.